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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Red River Gorgeby plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Red River Gorge by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane GRR - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    7h 21m
    $157–873

  2. Drive 430.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Red River Gorgecar car 430.2 mi
    9h 38m
    $79–114

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Bereabus bus
    3. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    15h 50m

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lexington Bus Stopbus bus
    4. Drive from Lexington Bus Stop to Red River Gorgecar car
    16h 3m

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, drive

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    9h 3m
    $173–789

  6. Taxi to Muskegon, fly, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane MKG - LEX
    3. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    6h 56m
    $195–716

  7. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Marriott to DTW McNamara Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DTW - LEX
    4. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Red River Gorgecar car
    8h 10m
    $156–883

  8. Bus, drive via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids to East Lansingbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Bereabus bus
    4. Drive from Berea to Red River Gorgecar car
    16h 30m

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 422.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Red River Gorge, KY, USA?

There is no direct connection from Grand Rapids to Red River Gorge. However, you can take the line 6 bus to Kentwood Station - Woodland, take the line 27 bus to Gerald R Ford Airport, walk to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport (LEX), then drive to Red River Gorge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Red River Gorge via Detroit Bus Station and Berea in around 15h 50m.

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